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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.49, 14,651.48 and 8,948.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.49, 14,651.48 and 8,948.81 is: 12,341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.49 : 14,651.48 = 8,948.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.49/14,651.48 = 8,948.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.49x = 14,651.48 × 8,948.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.49x = 131,113,369.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,113,369.74/10,623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.84

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